Check out G&STC’s Director Jesse Kahn talking with Kelsey Borresen at HuffPost about sex expert’s opinions on the best sex positions for people over 60.
Modified Missionary:
In the classic missionary sex position, the receiving partner is lying flat on their back, while the penetrating partner is on top of them and they’re facing one another. In this variation on missionary, the receiving partner lays on their back with their legs in the air and places a pillow beneath their lower back. It’s a great option if standard missionary puts too much pressure on the penetrating partner’s hips or back, said sex therapist Jesse Kahn.
“If they’re on a bed, the penetrating partner then stands at the edge of the bed. This gives the partner lying down additional support while the partner standing up is able to use more of their body for force, rather than predominantly their hips,” Kahn, the director of the Gender & Sexuality Therapy Center in New York City, told HuffPost.
69ing:
“You can play around with positions based on each person’s needs, such as one partner being on top of the other or the sideways 69,” Kahn said. “The sideways 69 reduces stress on the joints and body to hold yourself up by having both partners laying on their sides. Of course, being on a soft surface, such as a bed, can help with comfort and reduce stress on the body as well.”
Doggy Style:
Doggy style is when the receiving partner is on all fours and the penetrating partner kneels and enters them from behind. Kahn recommends this one for folks with lower mobility and hip pain, but notes that it might not be so comfortable for people with certain types of back pain.
“In this position, you can also play around with your leg position, such as wide-legged, based on each person’s body’s needs,” Kahn said.
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More from G&STC Director Jesse Kahn on this topic:
On a Modified Missionary:
To be honest, the standard missionary in a bed can also be ideal for those with hip, knee or back pain. This position is ideal for those with hip, knee or back pain. Modified missionary is a great option for those for whom the standard missionary puts too much pressure on the hips or back.
On Doggy Style:
This position might not be great for back pain, but is great for those with low motility, low mobility and hip pain. Additional support can be provided to the person being penetrated while on a bed and/or adding pillows for extra support.